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MADRID – As part of his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, the Secretary of State for the National Community Abroad, Mr. Sofiane Chaib, chaired a strategic coordination meeting on May 1^st, 2026, at the Algerian Embassy in Madrid. The session brought together heads of Algerian consular mission across Southern Europe.

Modernizing Services: Remote Biometric Passports

A primary focus of the meeting was the continuous modernization of administrative services.

Mr. Chaib reviewed several practical measures aimed at enhancing service quality, most notably the upcoming launch of remote biometric passport renewals. This digital project is designated to bridge the gap between the administration and citizens abroad by providing seamless, efficient services.

The Secretary of State issued strict directives to expedite these projects, emphasizing a result-oriented approach to ensure effective implementation across all consular offices.

Ensuring Readiness for the Upcoming Legislative Elections

With the upcoming legislative elections approaching, the meeting served as a platform to evaluate logistical preparations. Mr. Chaib stressed the importance of achieving “maximum readiness” by mobilizing all human, material, and logistical resources.

The goal is to provide an optimal organizational environment that allows the Algerian diaspora to exercise their right to vote under the best possible conditions. He highlighted the necessity of close coordination with the representatives of the Independent National Authority for Elections (ANIE) abroad.

Summer Season Facilities

In anticipation of the peak summer season—a period characterized by a significant influx of the diaspora returning to the homeland—the Secretary of State called for immediate facilitatory measures. He urged consular heads to ensure smooth travel procedures and to provide high-quality assistance to nationals during their journey home.

 Source: Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad (Official Press Release – May 2026)

Algeria marks International Workers’ Day this year as it reaps the benefits of a comprehensive reform process, embodied by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune through devotions that have placed citizens’ dignity and purchasing power at the heart of national priorities.

The celebration of this day is no longer merely a symbolic occasion; but has become a milestone for assessing a profound structural transformation in the social and professional system, reflected in successive wage increases and revisions to compensation schemes across various sectors, alongside tangible tax cuts aimed at raising net income and enhancing the living stability of Algerian families.

In a related context, the state has taken giant strides in strengthening the social safety net, raising the minimum pension to ensure a dignified life for retirees, while enhancing unemployment benefits as a key mechanism to preserve the dignity of young people and support them in the job market. These gains were not limited to financial aspects alone but extended to include legal and regulatory reforms that did justice to vital sectors such as education and health, reflecting the state’s belief that investment in human capital is the cornerstone of any genuine renaissance.

On the economic front, Algeria has succeeded in establishing the value of work and innovation as the driving force behind sustainable development. This is clearly reflected in the rise of a new generation of young entrepreneurs who have contributed to the creation of more than 13,000 startups, as well as the qualitative leap in the agricultural sector, supported by 15,000 new enterprises aimed at strengthening food sovereignty. These comprehensive achievements, which have been praised by international bodies, confirm that Algeria is moving steadily toward building a modern economy that values workers’ efforts and invests in the skills of young people to secure the future of coming generations.

Source: AL24 News – Algeria International

On a night dedicated entirely to Football, in the presence of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and several state officials, led by General Saïd Chengriha, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, and the Minister of Youth and Sports, USM Alger was crowned the 2026 Algerian Cup champion after a well-deserved win over its rival, CR Belouizdad, in a thrilling final held at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Baraki.

The official ceremony began with the President of the Republic shaking hands with the players of both teams and the referees, amid a solemn and festive atmosphere that reflected the significance of this national sporting event.

As soon as the opening whistle blew, USM Alger imposed its rhythm on the field, with player “Kamagati” opening the scoring in the 22nd minute with a powerful shot that found the back of the net, before his teammate “Khaldi” doubled the lead with a second goal in the 44th minute following a well-organized team effort, ending the first half with a clear lead for the “Soustara” team.In the second half, Shabab Belouizdad attempted to come back through several offensive efforts, but USM Alger’s organized defense and goalkeeper prevented the ball from reaching the net, and the match ended with a 2-0 victory for USM Alger. Following the final whistle, a historic award ceremony took place, during which the captain of Union de la Capitale received the coveted trophy from the hands of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Joy spread throughout the stadium stands and spilled into the streets of the capital, which were decked out in red and black to celebrate this great achievement, adding another trophy to the storied club’s collection.The streets of the capital, from “Bab El Oued” to “Soustara”will not rest tonight just to celebrate the big win and its going to be a red and black night for the “.players and the supporters of “USMA